JUST- IN: Ex-IGP Adamu Dumps APC For SDP After Nasarawa Primary Defeat

Former Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu Abubakar, has resigned from the All Progressives Congress (APC) and joined the Social Democratic Party (SDP), following his defeat in the Nasarawa State governorship primary election.

Adamu cited alleged irregularities and lack of internal democracy in the conduct of the APC governorship primary held on May 21, 2026.

In a statement issued on Monday by Isa Nathaniel, Director of the Contact and Mobilisation Committee of Adamu’s campaign organisation, the former police chief said the decision was reached after extensive consultations with political associates, supporters, delegates, and stakeholders across the state.

According to the statement, Adamu and his supporters formally dumped the APC and aligned with the SDP over what they described as a “manipulated and prearranged” primary process.

“This decision follows the disgraceful charade that masqueraded as the APC Governorship Primary Election,” the statement said.

The group alleged that results independently collated from wards and local government areas showed that Adamu won the contest before the process was allegedly hijacked by “desperate political merchants.”

“What happened was not a primary election; it was a coordinated assault on democracy,” the statement added.
The campaign organisation further accused the APC leadership in the state of abandoning fairness and transparency in favour of vested political interests.

Adamu, who lost the APC governorship ticket to Ahmed Aliyu Wadada, submitted his resignation letter to APC officials in Makama Ward, Lafia Local Government Area, on Monday.

The resignation letter was received by the ward’s Deputy Chairman, Ahmed Awwal, and Secretary, Usman Abdullahi.

Speaking during the submission of the letter, Adamu said developments within the party, particularly the conduct of the governorship primary election, made it difficult for him to continue his political activities under the APC platform.

“I strongly believe that internal democracy, fairness, transparency, and equal opportunity for all aspirants and members are essential principles that must guide the affairs of any democratic political party,” he stated in the letter.

“Unfortunately, the events surrounding the primary election did not reflect these principles and have led to a loss of confidence in the party’s leadership and processes in the state.”

Adamu added that he would now pursue his political ambition on another political platform after consultations with his supporters, political allies, and family members.

Results released after the primary showed that Adamu polled 39,675 votes, while Wadada secured 195,285 votes to emerge as the APC governorship candidate.
Governor Abdullahi Sule had openly endorsed Wadada ahead of the exercise.

المصدر: Leadership (Nigeria)